Carved Rakau Korero - by Wood Masters pottery plate The South Island kōkako -

The South Island kōkako - believed to be extinct for decades - may have finally been seen in Southland

Timbers of New Zealand inlaid in a plaitwork design

Taiaha (no stand)

with Deer Antler with Paua Inlay

Carved Rakau Korero - by Wood Masters pottery plate The South Island kōkako -Tokotoko Rakau Korero by Wood Masters 116cm Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood Carved tekoteko on the top Could be easily shortened if too long About Tokotoko (Rakau Korero): Tokotoko are used when speaking on the marae to indicate the direction of a speakers korero (speech). They often have the whakapapa (genealogy) of the orator carved into them and these can also be referenced by the orator during his address